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Kenyans must reject anarchy and chaos during elections
A man brandishes a button as residents of Ol Kalou chase away vehicles carrying hooded gunmen who attempted to force their way into at AC Primary School polling station during the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16, 2026.
Investment • It is heartening to see that Murang’a County under Governor Irungu Kang’ata is showing ambition by creating incentives to attract investors, says Douglas Wahome. “Counties taking a more proactive role in industrialisation may prove to be a game changer in our quest to develop our country. I look forward to the results of this strategic move, it might provide the blueprint for other counties to follow.”
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Parking charges • Can the authorities responsible for parking at the airport in Mombasa clearly indicate the costs and how to pay? asks Kaupal Kumar. “A Google search indicates to use *566# and pay Sh10 by M-Pesa, but when exiting the airport, you’re told to use another M-Pesa number and pay Sh150. There’s no notice regarding this when you enter the airport. This completely wrong!”
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Dangerous • While recently passing by Kericho’s Boma Yangu project near Eland Academy, Mista Nyambati noticed the workers were working in a highly risky way and “were a heartbeat away from falling with the slightest slip”. He asks: “Why can’t the contractor take preventive measures to avert this glaring catastrophe in the waiting? Or it’s profits over lives the Kenyan way?” ([email protected])
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Peace • The chaos and anarchy witnessed in the Ol Kalou by-election are a signal of what lies ahead, says Franklin Mukembu. “This is why I feel that we should not leave it to our leaders, both in power and the aspiring, to tackle matters peace. Let it be everyone’s responsibility to preach peace before, during and after the General Elections. His contact is [email protected].
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Failing security • The escape of two murder suspects from a police station in Mombasa reminded Evans Macharia Mwangi that the Interior CS had promised to have CCTV systems installed in all police stations. “What happened? Was it the same empty talk by the government? It is high time the government gets serious on security matters.” His contacts is [email protected].
Have a secure day, won’t you!
